Are you an exceptional organizer who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every detail matters? We're looking for a Flight Operations Scheduling Manager to lead our scheduling team and oversee the daily coordination of student pilots, certified flight instructors, and aircraft availability.
In this role, you'll manage a team of 5-6 schedulers while serving as the operational heartbeat of our flight training program. Your ability to balance people, priorities, and schedules will directly impact student success, instructor productivity, and the overall customer experience.
What You'll Do
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5-6 Flight Operations Schedulers
Manage complex scheduling for students, instructors, aircraft, and training resources
Ensure efficient utilization of instructors and aircraft while maintaining an exceptional student experience
Resolve scheduling conflicts and operational challenges with professionalism and urgency
Maintain accurate scheduling records and reporting
Serve as a key point of contact for scheduling-related inquiries and escalations
Qualifications
Previous experience leading or supervising a team
Experience managing multiple schedules and competing priorities
Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
Excellent phone, email, and interpersonal communication skills
Advanced attention to detail and organizational abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Aviation, airline, flight school, or transportation scheduling experience preferred, but not required
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Salary
$71,000–$75,000 Per Year
Skills
Aircraft Maintenanceunmatched
Aviation Industryunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conflict Resolutionunmatched
Customer Experienceunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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